animate

an·i·mate •
v.
/ ˈanəˌmāt/ [tr.]
1.chiefly fig.
bring to life:
the desert is like a line drawing waiting to be animated with color. ∎
give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigor to:
she has animated the nation with a sense of political direction.2.
(usu. be animated)
give (a movie or character) the appearance of movement using animation techniques.
•
adj.
/ -mit/
alive or having life (often as a contrast with inanimate).
∎
lively and active:
party photos of animate socialites.

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